[macvoiceover] Re: Fwd: mac mini without monitor and set up
- From: Chris G <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:16:05 -0400
Hi,
I have never hooked my Mac mini up to my TV, but my sighted friend used
a hdmi cable to connect my vista box to my 32 inch flat pannel TV and he
was able to use it as a monitor.
Chris
On Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:57:59 -0400
David Poehlman <david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A tv will not sub for a monitor.
>
> On Jul 27, 2009, at 8:01 PM, Marie Howarth wrote:
>
> Macvisionaries say the newer minis may not work with the adapters and
> that it is possible to set up independently. I already have a keyboard
> that I use with my macbook for the numpad controller. a mouse isn't
> going to cost much and I'm curious if the monitor issue can be
> resolved with a television? I'd love an Imac, just the cost factor
> that's making me edge toward a mini right now.
>
> On Jul 28, 2009, at 12:48 AM, David Poehlman wrote:
>
> > you had to have someone hit the start voice over assistant? this is
> > unusual because when ever I have encountered a mac the first time it
> > runs, the first thing it does is ask if you want assistancesetting
> > up your mac in a pleasant male voice and it tells you what to do if
> > you are visually impaired.
> >
> > as far as the mac mini goes, what does mac visionaries have to say
> > about it? Also, Why not get an imac? they are pretty and much more
> > user serviceable if you are inclined to do that sort of thing.
> > also, you will definitely want speakers for your mini and then there
> > is the keyboard issue. What keyboard will you use? you will also
> > want a mouse and even though you don't absolutely have to have a
> > monitor in most instances, I have heard that tthere are some apps
> > that won't run without it.
> >
> > On Jul 27, 2009, at 7:03 PM, Marie Howarth wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >> From: Marie Howarth <marie.jane2005@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> Date: July 28, 2009 12:02:50 AM BST
> >> To: macvisionaries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: mac mini without monitor and set up
> >>
> >> Hey,
> >> I already have a macbook and I'm thinking of getting a mac mini. I
> >> know if you don't have the monitor you need the adapter to make the
> >> mini think there is one to prevent sluggish behaviour. My question
> >> is, how would you set up the mac independently without sighted
> >> assistance? I had to have someone hit the start voice over
> >> assistive set up thing on my mac book when I got it. but if you
> >> don't have a monitor, can this be achieved some way? I've never
> >> reinstalled my leopard yet, although I understand it can be done.
> >> simply, can I set up my mac mini without sighted assistance?
> >> thanks Marie
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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